This morning's rare solar eclipse was met with reaction from residents of Coventry and Warwickshire , as schoolchildren, adults and the elderly stopped what they were doing across the region to take a peek at the phenomenon.

It was the first of its kind since 1999 - with 94 per cent of Scotland's rays set to be blacked out by the moon - but many were left disappointed across the city this morning.

The eclipse started at around 8.45am, before reaching its zenith some 45 minutes later. Interest was at an all-time high, with traffic on the M6 gridlocked as commuters halted their cars and stepped out onto the road to view it.

Similarly, Coventry City FC's squad were just as enthralled at their Ryton training ground. The squad - and manager Tony Mowbray - delayed a press conference with the Telegraph so that they could enjoy the view.

After the phenomenon had ended, plenty took to social media to give their thoughts on it. Some were disappointed, some were captivated. The best of the reactions is compiled below.